Vietnam’s tourism sector is showing tremendous growth, with international searches up 50-75 percent during the year.
In the first seven months of 2022, Vietnam received 954,000 foreign tourists. This is almost nine times more than a year earlier. According to the main statistical office, the monthly increase in arrivals averaged 62 percent.
Since the beginning of the year, Vietnam has consistently ranked among the countries with the fastest growth in international searches, by 50 to 75 percent, according to Google Destination Insights.
The global search volume for tourist accommodation in the country in July reached 100 points, which is 5.9 times higher than in early March (17 points). Searches for international flights to Vietnam also tripled last month compared to early March.
Compared with the same period last year, the number of international tourism inquiries in Vietnam in July increased by more than 1,200 percent.
The National Tourism Administration of Vietnam and the Vietnam Tourism Development Fund are working with travel companies, airlines, and destinations to organize promotional activities, with a focus on Northeast Asia, Southeast Asia, and Europe.